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Ask the Experts Choker Design Q&A
Q: I'd like to make 3- or 4-strand chokers with a cabochon in the center of the strands. Other than wire wrapping the cab, are there any settings that will allow me to do this? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Ask the Experts Stainless Steel Earring Wires Q&A
Q: Can I make earring wires from stainless steel wire? If so, explain the challenges and what gauge wire to use. Will it harden when hammered?
Ask the Experts Wire Gauge and Type Q&A
Q: I’m making wire-wrapped glass stud earrings. What gauge and wire type is the best? I’d like to use sterling silver. Would half-hard be sturdy enough for an earring back? Thank you.
Ask the Experts Wire Wrapping Q&A
Q: Do you have a catalog specifically geared towards wire wrapping jewelry? I've been interested in pursuing this beautiful craft. With your catalogs having a few instructional sections, I thought this would be a helpful start for me.
Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Q: I only use FireLine for my wrapped bracelets (chan-lu style) but I find it breaking quite often when I’m making sure tension is correct and all glass beads or semi-precious stones are in place and ready to tie off the project as I’m completing the bracelet. Please help. This is maddening.
Ask the Experts Wire-Wrapping Wire Q&A
Q: I'm a beginner jewelry maker who would like to incorporate my own handmade ear wires into designs. Currently, the wire I've been using for much of my work is plated German-style wire. Is this wire safe to use for ear wires for most people? Thank you!
Ask the Experts Mounts and Settings Q&A
Q: I'd like to make 3- or 4-strand chokers with a cabochon in the center of the strands. Other than wire wrapping, is there any setting that will allow me to do this?
Ask the Experts Wire Q&A
Q: Can I make earring wires from stainless steel wire? If so, explain the challenges and what gauge wire to use. Will it harden when hammered?
Ask the Experts Wire Q&A
Q: I’m making wire-wrapped glass stud earrings. What gauge and wire type is best? I’d like to use sterling silver. Would half-hard be sturdy enough for an earring back?
Ask the Experts Cabochons Q&A
Q: I purchased a couple gorgeous cabochons online that are smaller than I expected (14x23mm). I’m not talented enough to wire-wrap something that small, and I can’t find a cabochon setting that will fit them. What should I do?
Ask the Experts Wire Working Q&A
Q: How do you use a draw plate? Looking for a tool to keep wires in place when wrapping.
Ask the Experts Wire Working Q&A
Q: Which wire hardness would be best for making roses for a necklace or bracelet?
Ask the Experts Faceted Stones Q&A
Q: I'm looking for faceted gems stones to use in my wire wrapped jewelry. Any suggestions?
Ask the Experts Gemstones Q&A
Q: I recently collected a lot of small stones and pebbles on the beach and want to wire wrap them and turn them into pendants. However, after the stones dried, they lost some of the appeal that made me pick them up in the first place. How can I treat the stones to give them the ''just out of the ocean'' look again? And I need this to be permanent and safe to wear. Thank you,
Ask the Experts Wire-Wrapping Q&A
Q: Which precious metal wire forms the best, and does it hold its shape?
Ask the Experts Wirewrapping Q&A
Q: I have a glass pendant that the loop broke off of. How can I wire wrap it and put a loop at the top, where the glass loop broke off?
Ask the Experts Straightening Q&A
Q: Could you please tell me the best way to straighten wire for wrapping, as coiled wire is still curved? Thanks
Ask the Experts Wire Q&A
Q: When making wrapped wired drop earrings, how can I be sure they will be the same length? Thank You.
Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
Q: I would like to make findings using wires. How can I make these? What kind of wire should I use and how can I make a secure finding so that the stone or gem I want to attach will be secure?
Ask the Experts Wire-Wrapping Q&A
Q: What type of half-round wire do you recommend for wire wrapping jewelry?
Ask the Experts Wire Wrapping Q&A
Q: Is there an easy way to hold wires together when wire-wrapping? Could I use large crimp beads as a holder?
Ask the Experts Wire Gauge for a Wire-Wrapped Ring Q&A
Q: I recently purchased a bead ring from a street vendor. The ring's band is made with a smooth silver wire with two loops, then a bead is attached using a thinner wire which is threaded through the ring's loops and twisted to secure. What kind and gauge of hypo-allergenic wire can be used to make a similar ring for my family and friends?
Ask the Experts Proper Gauge Wire for Wrapped Loops Q&A
Q: What gauge wire is recommended for making wrapped loops? I've tried the 22 and 24. They are too soft, for me, to work with. Would a lower gauge wire work best? I'm a newbie at this. Also, what would be the equivalent gauge size of a wire diameter of, say, .014 or .015"? I've seen only diameters of wires given, and I have no idea how to determine what the gauge would be.
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